Description
The Behringer JN-80 is a classic analog 8-voice programmable polyphonic synthesizer, meticulously recreating the legendary Juno 60 from the 1980s. Designed with authentic analog circuitry, it features discrete DCOs, 3109 VCFs and 662 VCAs, offering rich, warm tones across its eight polyphonic voices. Musicians can explore saw, square, and pulse width waveforms, enhanced by a 24 dB lowpass filter with resonance and positive/negative envelope control. The JN-80 provides versatile unison, double, and poly modes, creating powerful leads, deep basses, and multi-voice textures. Its multi-stage BBD chorus delivers lush, lively soundscapes, while the 49 full-size keys with aftertouch and velocity sensitivity provide expressive playability. Additional features include a sub-oscillator for extra depth, a global noise generator, a sophisticated arpeggiator, and a powerful LFO controlling pitch, filter cutoff, and pulse width. The synthesizer is equipped with an LCD display for easy menu navigation, assignable preset recall switches, and 400 user program memories. Spring-loaded pitch and modulation wheels, polyphonic portamento, CV and pedal inputs, and comprehensive MIDI implementation make the JN-80 an exceptional instrument for studio and stage performance.
Key Features
- Authentic Analog Sound:
Discrete DCOs, 3109 VCFs, and 662 VCAs reproduce the rich tones of the original Juno 60 with full polyphonic warmth and clarity. - Expressive Playability:
49 full-size keys feature aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, complemented by spring-loaded pitch and modulation wheels for hands-on performance control. - Versatile Modulation and Effects:
BBD chorus, LFO, arpeggiator, and sub-oscillator allow dynamic sound shaping and lush, complex textures for any musical style.
Classic Analog Design:
The JN-80 faithfully recreates the vintage Juno 60 experience, offering eight polyphonic voices with saw, square, and pulse width waveforms. Its 24 dB lowpass filter, based on discrete 3109 circuitry, provides precise resonance control and envelope shaping for authentic analog warmth. Musicians can craft everything from punchy leads to deep bass tones, using unison, double, or poly modes to expand sonic possibilities.
Advanced Performance Features:
With 49 full-size keys, aftertouch, and velocity sensitivity, the JN-80 is designed for expressive playing. Polyphonic portamento adds smooth glide effects, while assignable preset switches and 400 user memories allow rapid access to favourite sounds. The spring-loaded pitch and modulation wheels provide intuitive real-time control, ideal for live performances and studio work.
Comprehensive Modulation and Connectivity:
The JN-80 is equipped with a sophisticated multi-stage BBD chorus, a powerful LFO, a global noise generator, and an arpeggiator with multiple modes. CV and pedal inputs expand creative control, and full MIDI implementation ensures integration with modern setups, including parameter control and bulk memory functions.
Specifications
- 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer
- Discrete DCOs, 3109 VCFs, 662 VCAs
- Saw, square, and pulse width waveforms
- 24 dB lowpass filter with resonance and envelope control
- Unison, double, and poly modes
- Multi-stage BBD chorus
- 49 full-size keys with aftertouch and velocity sensitivity
- Sub-oscillator one octave down
- Global noise generator
- Sophisticated arpeggiator with manual and external tempo control
- Powerful LFO for pulse width, pitch, and filter cutoff
- LCD display with encoder for menu editing
- Assignable preset recall switches
- 400 user program memories with a compare and match feature
- Polyphonic portamento
- Spring-loaded pitch and modulation wheels
- CV and pedal inputs
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation including NRPN/CC and bulk load/save
